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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 310.08 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 310.08 and 152.50 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 310.08 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/310.08 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 310.08 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 47,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,287.20/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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