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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 310.74 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 310.74 and 62.88 is: 94.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 310.74 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/310.74 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 310.74 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 19,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.78/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.31

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