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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 311 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 311 and 130.49 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 311 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/311 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 311 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 40,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,582.39/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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