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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.67 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.67 and 83.73 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.67 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.67 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.67 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 26,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.40/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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