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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.72 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.72 and 96.09 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.72 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.72 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.72 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 29,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,857.08/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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