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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.45 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.45 and 130.51 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.45 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.45 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.45 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 40,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647.08/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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