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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 311.07 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 311.07 and 68.52 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 311.07 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/311.07 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 311.07 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 21,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314.39/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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