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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 310.11 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 310.11 and 129.87 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 310.11 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/310.11 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 310.11 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 40,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.99/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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