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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 312 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 312 and 111.76 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 312 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/312 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 312 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 34,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869.12/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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