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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 311.19 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 311.19 and 130.31 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 311.19 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/311.19 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 311.19 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 40,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.46/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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