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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 311.92 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 311.92 and 77.96 is: 116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 311.92 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/311.92 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 311.92 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 24,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.87/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.93

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