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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.66 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.66 and 135.82 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.66 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.66 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.66 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 42,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329.66/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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