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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.06 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.06 and 70.38 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.06 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.06 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.06 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 21,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892.18/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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