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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 310.62 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 310.62 and 115.82 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 310.62 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/310.62 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 310.62 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 35,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,977.80/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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