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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.76 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.76 and 79.52 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.76 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.76 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.76 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 24,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.16/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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