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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 311.73 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 311.73 and 116.43 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 311.73 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/311.73 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 311.73 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 36,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294.72/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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