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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 309.94 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 309.94 and 138.36 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 309.94 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/309.94 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 309.94 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 42,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.30/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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