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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.60 and 78.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.60 and 78.94 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.60 = 78.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.60 = 78.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.60 × 78.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 24,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517.41/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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