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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 312.22 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 312.22 and 116.82 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 312.22 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/312.22 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 312.22 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 36,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473.54/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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