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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.35 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.35 and 97.55 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.35 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.35 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.35 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 30,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274.64/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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