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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.08 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.08 and 104.70 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.08 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.08 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.08 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 32,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570.08/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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