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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 310.07 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 310.07 and 138.25 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 310.07 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/310.07 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 310.07 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 42,864.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.94/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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