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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 311.14 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 311.14 and 153.28 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 311.14 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/311.14 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 311.14 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 47,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,691.54/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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