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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.73 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.73 and 135.72 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.73 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.73 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.73 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 42,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.00/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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