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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.52 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.52 and 104.93 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.52 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.52 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.52 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 32,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687.50/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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