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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 310.40 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 310.40 and 130.05 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 310.40 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/310.40 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 310.40 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 40,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366.87/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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