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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 311.04 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 311.04 and 130.77 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 311.04 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/311.04 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 311.04 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 40,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674.70/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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