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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 310.39 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 310.39 and 138.28 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 310.39 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/310.39 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 310.39 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 42,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922.03/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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