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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.72 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.72 and 139.30 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.72 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.72 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.72 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 43,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,422.60/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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