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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 310.64 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 310.64 and 153.55 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 310.64 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/310.64 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 310.64 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 47,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697.22/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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