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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.73 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.73 and 91.80 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.73 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.73 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.73 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 28,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523.73/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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