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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.94 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.94 and 130.10 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.94 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.94 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.94 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 40,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,323.19/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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