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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.80 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.80 and 77.22 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.80 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.80 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.80 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 23,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,999.98/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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