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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.47 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.47 and 130.01 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.47 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.47 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.47 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 40,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,362.16/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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