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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.56 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.56 and 138.60 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.56 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.56 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.56 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 43,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043.62/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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