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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 310.91 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 310.91 and 104.71 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 310.91 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/310.91 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 310.91 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 32,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553.83/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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