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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.26 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.26 and 138 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.26 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.26 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.26 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 42,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815.88/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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