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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.70 and 70.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.70 and 70.84 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.70 = 70.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.70 = 70.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.70 × 70.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 22,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.47/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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