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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.70 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.70 and 139.02 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.70 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.70 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.70 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 43,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.53/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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