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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.47 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.47 and 130.18 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.47 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.47 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.47 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 40,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.89/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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