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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.08 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.08 and 142.54 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.08 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.08 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.08 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 44,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.34/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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