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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 310.79 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 310.79 and 116.12 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 310.79 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/310.79 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 310.79 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 36,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086.80/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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