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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 310.52 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 310.52 and 142.04 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 310.52 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/310.52 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 310.52 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 44,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104.00/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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