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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.98 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.98 and 129.77 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.98 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.98 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.98 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 40,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227.20/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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