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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.07 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.07 and 104.86 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.07 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.07 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.07 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 32,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619.58/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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