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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 311.58 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 311.58 and 135.40 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 311.58 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/311.58 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 311.58 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 42,187.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,187.93/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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