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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.22 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.22 and 138.30 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.22 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.22 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.22 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 42,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.43/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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