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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.73 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.73 and 70.17 is: 105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.73 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.73 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.73 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 21,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.92/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.26

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