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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 312.02 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 312.02 and 116.62 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 312.02 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/312.02 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 312.02 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 36,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,387.77/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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