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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 311.25 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 311.25 and 70.56 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 311.25 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/311.25 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 311.25 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 21,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,961.80/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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