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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 310.39 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 310.39 and 115.72 is: 173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 310.39 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/310.39 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 310.39 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 35,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,918.33/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.31

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