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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.36 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.36 and 70.60 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.36 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.36 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.36 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 21,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982.02/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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