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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 311.45 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 311.45 and 77.65 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 311.45 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/311.45 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 311.45 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 24,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184.09/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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