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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.77 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.77 and 77.88 is: 116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.77 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.77 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.77 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 24,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.16/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.80

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