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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.43 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.43 and 153.89 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.43 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.43 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.43 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 47,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925.96/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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