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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.27 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.27 and 68.73 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.27 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.27 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.27 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 21,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,393.24/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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