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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.68 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.68 and 111.76 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.68 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.68 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.68 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 34,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.36/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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