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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 310.95 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 310.95 and 104.73 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 310.95 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/310.95 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 310.95 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 32,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565.79/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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