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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 310.77 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 310.77 and 142.32 is: 213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 310.77 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/310.77 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 310.77 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 44,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.79/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.23

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