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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.84 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.84 and 79.04 is: 118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.84 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.84 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.84 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 24,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.79/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.53

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