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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.87 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.87 and 77.29 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.87 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.87 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.87 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 24,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.46/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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