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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 311.57 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 311.57 and 116.34 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 311.57 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/311.57 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 311.57 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 36,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248.05/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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