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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 311.60 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 311.60 and 116.43 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 311.60 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/311.60 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 311.60 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 36,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.06/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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