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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.90 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.90 and 116.56 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.90 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.90 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.90 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 36,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,356.40/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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