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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 311.07 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 311.07 and 116.11 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 311.07 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/311.07 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 311.07 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 36,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118.34/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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