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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.20 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.20 and 116.34 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.20 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.20 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.20 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 36,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,205.01/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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