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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.34 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.34 and 153.64 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.34 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.34 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.34 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 47,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834.28/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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