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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 310.77 and 77.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 310.77 and 77.15 is: 115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 310.77 = 77.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/310.77 = 77.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 310.77 × 77.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 23,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,976.68/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.74

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