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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 310.91 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 310.91 and 115.02 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 310.91 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/310.91 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 310.91 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 35,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,760.29/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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