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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.19 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.19 and 139.13 is: 208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.19 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.19 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.19 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 43,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,295.86/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.48

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