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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.35 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.35 and 79.44 is: 119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.35 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.35 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.35 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 24,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732.09/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.04

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