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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.33 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.33 and 84.11 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.33 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.33 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.33 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 26,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.00/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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