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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.57 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.57 and 108.89 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.57 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.57 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.57 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 33,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924.76/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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