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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 310.83 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 310.83 and 142.43 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 310.83 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/310.83 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 310.83 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 44,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271.52/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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