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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.07 and 79.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.07 and 79.13 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.07 = 79.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.07 = 79.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.07 × 79.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 24,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.41/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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