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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 70.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 70.96 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.87 = 70.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.87 = 70.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.87 × 70.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 22,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.47/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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