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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 311.78 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 311.78 and 139.28 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 311.78 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/311.78 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 311.78 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 43,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,423.51/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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