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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.04 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.04 and 130.41 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.04 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.04 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.04 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 40,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562.73/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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