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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.52 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.52 and 77.66 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.52 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.52 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.52 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 24,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192.64/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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