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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.41 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.41 and 70.59 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.41 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.41 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.41 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 21,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981.94/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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