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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 311.85 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 311.85 and 160.02 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 311.85 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/311.85 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 311.85 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 49,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,902.24/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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