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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.48 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.48 and 77.68 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.48 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.48 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.48 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 24,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,196.28/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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