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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 310.62 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 310.62 and 138.47 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 310.62 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/310.62 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 310.62 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 43,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.55/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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