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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 310.76 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 310.76 and 145.67 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 310.76 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/310.76 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 310.76 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 45,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268.00/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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