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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.73 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.73 and 70.88 is: 106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.73 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.73 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.73 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 22,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093.86/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.29

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