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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.48 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.48 and 104.87 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.48 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.48 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.48 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 32,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664.91/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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