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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 310.82 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 310.82 and 115.91 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 310.82 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/310.82 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 310.82 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 36,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025.88/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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