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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.04 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.04 and 138.15 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.04 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.04 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.04 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 42,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970.18/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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