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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 311.07 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 311.07 and 130.58 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 311.07 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/311.07 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 311.07 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 40,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,619.52/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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