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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 310.60 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 310.60 and 142.44 is: 213.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 310.60 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/310.60 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 310.60 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 44,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,241.86/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.67

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