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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.72 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.72 and 84.44 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.72 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.72 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.72 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 26,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322.71/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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