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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 311.22 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 311.22 and 116.16 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 311.22 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/311.22 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 311.22 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 36,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.32/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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