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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 311.49 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 311.49 and 116.29 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 311.49 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/311.49 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 311.49 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 36,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222.39/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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