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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.19 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.19 and 129.83 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.19 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.19 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.19 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 40,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269.77/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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