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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.10 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.10 and 156.03 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.10 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.10 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.10 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 48,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539.62/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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