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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.60 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.60 and 53.67 is: 80.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.60 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.60 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.60 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 16,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723.57/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.50

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