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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 310.29 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 310.29 and 141.24 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 310.29 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/310.29 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 310.29 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 43,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.36/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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