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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 310.56 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 310.56 and 135.04 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 310.56 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/310.56 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 310.56 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 41,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,938.02/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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