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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 312.42 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 312.42 and 105.24 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 312.42 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/312.42 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 312.42 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 32,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878.30/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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