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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.31 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.31 and 111.42 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.31 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.31 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.31 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 34,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.16/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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