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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 310.95 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 310.95 and 130.50 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 310.95 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/310.95 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 310.95 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 40,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578.98/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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