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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 311.74 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 311.74 and 134.89 is: 202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 311.74 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/311.74 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 311.74 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 42,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051.76/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.20

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