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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 310.26 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 310.26 and 138.58 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 310.26 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/310.26 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 310.26 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 42,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,995.57/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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