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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 311.26 and 91.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 311.26 and 91.89 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 311.26 = 91.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/311.26 = 91.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 311.26 × 91.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 28,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601.68/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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