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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.73 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.73 and 105.31 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.73 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.73 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.73 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 32,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,828.29/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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