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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.80 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.80 and 137.72 is: 206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.80 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.80 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.80 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 42,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.38/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.46

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