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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.72 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.72 and 139.32 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.72 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.72 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.72 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 43,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428.13/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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