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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 310.70 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 310.70 and 138.80 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 310.70 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/310.70 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 310.70 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 43,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,126.28/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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