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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 311.22 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 311.22 and 70.56 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 311.22 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/311.22 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 311.22 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 21,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959.68/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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