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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.54 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.54 and 116.52 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.54 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.54 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.54 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 36,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300.06/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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