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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.96 and 70.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.96 and 70.36 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.96 = 70.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.96 = 70.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.96 × 70.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 21,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879.15/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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