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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 310.86 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 310.86 and 129.41 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 310.86 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/310.86 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 310.86 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 40,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,226.84/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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