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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.57 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.57 and 70.72 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.57 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.57 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.57 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 22,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034.53/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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