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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 310.93 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 310.93 and 116.15 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 310.93 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/310.93 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 310.93 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 36,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114.28/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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