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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.68 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.68 and 138.70 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.68 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.68 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.68 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 43,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.32/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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