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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 312.08 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 312.08 and 105.28 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 312.08 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/312.08 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 312.08 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 32,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857.34/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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