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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 310.95 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 310.95 and 138.99 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 310.95 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/310.95 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 310.95 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 43,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218.94/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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