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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.30 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.30 and 139.02 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.30 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.30 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.30 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 43,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276.23/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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