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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.28 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.28 and 159.68 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.28 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.28 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.28 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 49,705.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,705.19/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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