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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.67 and 77.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.67 and 77.83 is: 116.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.67 = 77.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.67 = 77.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.67 × 77.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 24,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.28/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.72

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