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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 310.06 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 310.06 and 138.10 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 310.06 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/310.06 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 310.06 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 42,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.39/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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