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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 310.98 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 310.98 and 116.24 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 310.98 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/310.98 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 310.98 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 36,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148.32/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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