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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.46 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.46 and 116.37 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.46 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.46 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.46 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 36,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244.60/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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