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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.31 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.31 and 63.25 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.31 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.31 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.31 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 19,690.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690.36/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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