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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.18 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.18 and 130.20 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.18 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.18 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.18 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 40,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,516.74/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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