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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.51 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.51 and 135.67 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.51 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.51 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.51 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 42,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262.56/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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