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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.46 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.46 and 78.94 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.46 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.46 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.46 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 24,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507.71/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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