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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.90 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.90 and 79 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.90 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.90 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.90 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 24,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,561.10/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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