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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.45 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.45 and 135.55 is: 203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.45 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.45 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.45 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 42,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.05/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.42

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