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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 311.38 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 311.38 and 135.50 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 311.38 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/311.38 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 311.38 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 42,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189.76/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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