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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.46 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.46 and 142.59 is: 213.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.46 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.46 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.46 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 44,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411.08/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.76

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