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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 311.06 and 79.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 311.06 and 79.03 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 311.06 = 79.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/311.06 = 79.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 311.06 × 79.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 24,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.66/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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