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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.33 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.33 and 135.49 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.33 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.33 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.33 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 42,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182.10/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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