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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 310.68 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 310.68 and 83.77 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 310.68 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/310.68 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 310.68 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 26,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.66/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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