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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 311.36 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 311.36 and 139.01 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 311.36 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/311.36 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 311.36 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 43,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,279.90/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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