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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.71 and 70.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.71 and 70.15 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.71 = 70.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.71 = 70.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.71 × 70.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 21,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,794.75/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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