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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 310.84 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 310.84 and 115.97 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 310.84 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/310.84 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 310.84 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 36,046.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,046.27/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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