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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.28 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.28 and 115.94 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.28 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.28 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.28 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 36,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089.80/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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