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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.77 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.77 and 105.11 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.77 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.77 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.77 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 32,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770.14/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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