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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.20 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.20 and 91.92 is: 137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.20 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.20 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.20 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 28,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605.50/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.84

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