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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.02 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.02 and 77.30 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.02 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.02 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.02 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 24,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,041.85/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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