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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 311 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 311 and 104.84 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 311 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/311 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 311 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 32,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605.24/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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