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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 310.87 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 310.87 and 138.75 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 310.87 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/310.87 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 310.87 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 43,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.21/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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