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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.16 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.16 and 77.45 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.16 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.16 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.16 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 24,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098.60/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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