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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.34 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.34 and 110.28 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.34 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.34 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.34 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 34,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.51/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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