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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 309.80 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 309.80 and 141.71 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 309.80 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/309.80 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 309.80 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 43,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901.76/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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