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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.82 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.82 and 77.22 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.82 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.82 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.82 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 24,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001.13/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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