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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.50 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.50 and 92.02 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.50 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.50 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.50 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 28,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,664.23/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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