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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.31 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.31 and 61.30 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.31 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.31 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.31 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 19,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,083.30/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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