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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.58 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.58 and 116.39 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.58 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.58 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.58 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 36,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264.80/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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