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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.35 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.35 and 110.28 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.35 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.35 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.35 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 34,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,336.18/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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