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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 310.41 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 310.41 and 138.66 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 310.41 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/310.41 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 310.41 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 43,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041.45/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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