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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 310.80 and 153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 310.80 and 153.20 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 310.80 = 153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/310.80 = 153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 310.80 × 153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 47,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614.56/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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