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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.52 and 70.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.52 and 70.76 is: 106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.52 = 70.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.52 = 70.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.52 × 70.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 22,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043.16/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.14

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