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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 310.62 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 310.62 and 153.32 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 310.62 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/310.62 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 310.62 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 47,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,624.26/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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