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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.50 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.50 and 77.60 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.50 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.50 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.50 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 24,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,172.40/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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