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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.54 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.54 and 104.93 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.54 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.54 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.54 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 32,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.89/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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