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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 310.89 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 310.89 and 130.36 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 310.89 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/310.89 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 310.89 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 40,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,527.18/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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