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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.53 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.53 and 156.49 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.53 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.53 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.53 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 48,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748.99/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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