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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.88 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.88 and 77.90 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.88 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.88 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.88 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 24,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295.06/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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