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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.71 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.71 and 70.83 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.71 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.71 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.71 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 22,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.21/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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