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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.33 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.33 and 70.56 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.33 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.33 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.33 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 21,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,967.62/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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