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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 311.02 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 311.02 and 79 is: 118.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 311.02 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/311.02 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 311.02 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 24,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,570.58/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.55

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