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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.45 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.45 and 162.09 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.45 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.45 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.45 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 50,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482.12/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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