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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.78 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.78 and 77.20 is: 115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.78 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.78 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.78 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 23,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992.22/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.85

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