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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 311.65 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 311.65 and 135.77 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 311.65 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/311.65 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 311.65 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 42,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310.82/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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