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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 311.54 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 311.54 and 105.20 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.54 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.54 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.54 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 32,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,774.01/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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