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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.26 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.26 and 116.23 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.26 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.26 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.26 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 36,177.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,177.75/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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