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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 311.07 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 311.07 and 70.40 is: 105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 311.07 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/311.07 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 311.07 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 21,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900.37/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.60

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