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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.14 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.14 and 104.59 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.14 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.14 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.14 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 32,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,542.13/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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