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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.90 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.90 and 138.50 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.90 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.90 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.90 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 42,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921.15/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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