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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.29 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.29 and 142.84 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.29 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.29 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.29 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 44,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,321.82/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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