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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 311.31 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 311.31 and 79.18 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 311.31 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/311.31 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 311.31 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 24,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649.53/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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