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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 310.47 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 310.47 and 115.90 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 310.47 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/310.47 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 310.47 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 35,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.47/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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