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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 311.37 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 311.37 and 134.26 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 311.37 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/311.37 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 311.37 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 41,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803.25/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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