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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 310.81 and 60.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 310.81 and 60.92 is: 91.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 310.81 = 60.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/310.81 = 60.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 310.81 × 60.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 18,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934.55/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.40

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