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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.86 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.86 and 68.45 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.86 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.86 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.86 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 21,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,276.81/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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