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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.76 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.76 and 156.48 is: 234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.76 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.76 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.76 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 48,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784.20/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.89

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