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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.82 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.82 and 135.70 is: 203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.82 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.82 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.82 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 42,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,313.97/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.67

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