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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.50 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.50 and 138.54 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.50 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.50 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.50 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 43,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016.67/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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