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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.54 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.54 and 70.83 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.54 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.54 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.54 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 22,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.02/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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