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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.84 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.84 and 53.15 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.84 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.84 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.84 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 16,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521.15/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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