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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.90 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.90 and 77.92 is: 116.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.90 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.90 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.90 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 24,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,302.08/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.91

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