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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.36 and 70.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.36 and 70.62 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.36 = 70.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.36 = 70.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.36 × 70.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 21,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.24/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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