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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.64 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.64 and 68.94 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.64 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.64 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.64 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 21,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484.46/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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