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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.23 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.23 and 91.93 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.23 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.23 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.23 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 28,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611.37/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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