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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 312.21 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 312.21 and 156.38 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 312.21 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/312.21 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 312.21 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 48,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,821.84/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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