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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.93 and 83.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.93 and 83.95 is: 125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.93 = 83.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.93 = 83.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.93 × 83.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 26,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100.81/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.91

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