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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 311.34 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 311.34 and 70.71 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 311.34 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/311.34 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 311.34 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 22,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013.29/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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