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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 312 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 312 and 116.62 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 312 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/312 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 312 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 36,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,385.44/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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