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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.49 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.49 and 70.05 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.49 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.49 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.49 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 21,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747.92/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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