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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.50 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.50 and 52.94 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.50 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.50 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.50 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 16,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,436.90/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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