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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 311.13 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 311.13 and 153.93 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 311.13 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/311.13 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 311.13 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 47,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892.24/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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