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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 310.91 and 70.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 310.91 and 70.39 is: 105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 310.91 = 70.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/310.91 = 70.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 310.91 × 70.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 21,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.83/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.53

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