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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.21 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.21 and 91.97 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.21 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.21 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.21 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 28,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,621.98/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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