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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.80 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.80 and 116 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.80 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.80 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.80 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 36,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052.80/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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