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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 311.39 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 311.39 and 156.51 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.39 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.39 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.39 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 48,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734.96/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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