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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 310.89 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 310.89 and 138.87 is: 208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 310.89 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/310.89 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 310.89 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 43,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,173.29/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.18

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