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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.58 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.58 and 142.53 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.58 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.58 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.58 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 44,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409.50/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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