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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.28 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.28 and 111.46 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.28 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.28 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.28 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 34,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.27/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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