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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 310.91 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 310.91 and 159.03 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 310.91 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/310.91 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 310.91 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 49,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443.22/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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