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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 311.46 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 311.46 and 66.91 is: 100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 311.46 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/311.46 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 311.46 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 20,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,839.79/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.37

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