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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.25 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.25 and 116.18 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.25 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.25 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.25 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 36,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161.90/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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