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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.19 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.19 and 116.14 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.19 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.19 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.19 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 36,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141.61/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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