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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.50 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.50 and 152.79 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.50 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.50 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.50 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 47,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,592.25/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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