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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.55 and 70.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.55 and 70.78 is: 106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.55 = 70.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.55 = 70.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.55 × 70.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 22,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052.22/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.15

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