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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 310.68 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 310.68 and 134.94 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 310.68 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/310.68 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 310.68 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 41,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923.16/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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