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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.88 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.88 and 61.01 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.88 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.88 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.88 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 18,965.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965.39/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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