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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.37 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.37 and 70.71 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.37 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.37 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.37 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 22,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015.54/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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