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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.51 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.51 and 77.74 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.51 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.51 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.51 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 24,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,216.20/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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