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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 311.14 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 311.14 and 142.46 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 311.14 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/311.14 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 311.14 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 44,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,324.79/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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