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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 311.48 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 311.48 and 116.26 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 311.48 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/311.48 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 311.48 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 36,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212.66/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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