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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 311.85 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 311.85 and 105.20 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 311.85 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/311.85 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 311.85 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 32,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.23/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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