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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 310.07 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 310.07 and 158.85 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 310.07 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/310.07 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 310.07 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 49,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,255.02/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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