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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.82 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.82 and 130.32 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.82 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.82 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.82 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 40,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.41/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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