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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.79 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.79 and 115.04 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.79 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.79 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.79 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 35,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866.76/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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