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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 311.73 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 311.73 and 139.25 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.73 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.73 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.73 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 43,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,408.40/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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