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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.40 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.40 and 130.74 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.40 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.40 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.40 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 40,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.44/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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