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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 311.13 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 311.13 and 142.37 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 311.13 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/311.13 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 311.13 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 44,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295.58/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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