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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.67 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.67 and 139.41 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.67 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.67 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.67 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 43,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449.91/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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