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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.71 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.71 and 70.82 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.71 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.71 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.71 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 22,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075.30/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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