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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 310.94 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 310.94 and 116.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 310.94 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/310.94 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 310.94 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 36,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125.01/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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