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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 310.74 and 159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 310.74 and 159.31 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 310.74 = 159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/310.74 = 159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 310.74 × 159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 49,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503.99/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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