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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 310.71 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 310.71 and 130.46 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 310.71 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/310.71 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 310.71 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 40,535.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535.23/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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