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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.58 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.58 and 135.66 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.58 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.58 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.58 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 42,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268.94/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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