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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.63 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.63 and 116.60 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.63 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.63 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.63 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 36,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333.92/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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