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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 310.37 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 310.37 and 91.37 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 310.37 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/310.37 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 310.37 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 28,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,358.83/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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