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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.15 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.15 and 70.52 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.15 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.15 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.15 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 21,940.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,940.74/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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