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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.42 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.42 and 130.46 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.42 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.42 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.42 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 40,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627.85/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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