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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 310.74 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 310.74 and 115.80 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 310.74 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/310.74 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 310.74 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 35,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.69/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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