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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.38 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.38 and 114.52 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.38 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.38 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.38 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 35,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.72/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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