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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.56 and 77.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.56 and 77.71 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.56 = 77.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.56 = 77.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.56 × 77.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 24,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.20/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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