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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 310.88 and 79.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 310.88 and 79.06 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 310.88 = 79.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/310.88 = 79.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 310.88 × 79.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 24,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578.17/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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