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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 310.61 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 310.61 and 77.13 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 310.61 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/310.61 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 310.61 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 23,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957.54/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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