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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.10 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.10 and 53.33 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.10 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.10 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.10 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 16,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.41/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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