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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.78 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.78 and 105.25 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.78 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.78 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.78 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 32,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814.33/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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