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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.89 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.89 and 93.28 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.89 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.89 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.89 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 28,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,999.82/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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