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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.10 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.10 and 142.17 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.10 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.10 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.10 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 44,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.09/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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