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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 310.83 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 310.83 and 145.35 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 310.83 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/310.83 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 310.83 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 45,176.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.86/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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