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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 311.06 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 311.06 and 91.82 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 311.06 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/311.06 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 311.06 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 28,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.51/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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