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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.64 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.64 and 115.78 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.64 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.64 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.64 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 35,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.32/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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