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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.83 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.83 and 105.08 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.83 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.83 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.83 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 32,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.27/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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