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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.80 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.80 and 156.52 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.80 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.80 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.80 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 48,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,802.94/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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