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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.22 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.22 and 156.72 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.22 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.22 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.22 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 48,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774.40/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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