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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.92 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.92 and 78.95 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.92 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.92 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.92 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 24,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545.58/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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