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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.95 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.95 and 71.02 is: 106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.95 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.95 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.95 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 22,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,153.41/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.51

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