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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 311.10 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 311.10 and 70.45 is: 105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 311.10 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/311.10 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 311.10 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 21,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,917.00/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.68

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