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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.58 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.58 and 134.82 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.58 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.58 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.58 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 42,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,007.22/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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