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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 310.65 and 77.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 310.65 and 77.11 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 310.65 = 77.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/310.65 = 77.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 310.65 × 77.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 23,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954.22/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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