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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.46 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.46 and 159.76 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.46 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.46 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.46 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 49,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,758.85/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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