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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.49 and 79.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.49 and 79.29 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.49 = 79.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.49 = 79.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.49 × 79.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 24,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,698.04/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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