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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.61, 311.46 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.61, 311.46 and 116.20 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.61 : 311.46 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.61/311.46 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.61x = 311.46 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.61x = 36,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191.65/207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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