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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 311.52 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 311.52 and 130.70 is: 196.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 311.52 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/311.52 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 311.52 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 40,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,715.72/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.46

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