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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 311.75 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 311.75 and 150.03 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 311.75 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/311.75 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 311.75 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 46,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,771.85/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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