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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 311.58 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 311.58 and 156.51 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 311.58 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/311.58 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 311.58 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 48,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765.39/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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