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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 311.15 and 139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 311.15 and 139.09 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 311.15 = 139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/311.15 = 139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 311.15 × 139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 43,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277.72/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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