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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.04 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.04 and 138.84 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.04 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.04 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.04 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 43,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.79/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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