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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.24 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.24 and 105 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.24 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.24 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.24 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 32,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.20/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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