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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.58 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.58 and 135.24 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.58 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.58 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.58 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 42,138.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.08/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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