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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.34 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.34 and 135.44 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.34 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.34 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.34 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 42,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167.89/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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