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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.34 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.34 and 116.35 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.34 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.34 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.34 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 36,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224.41/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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