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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 311.49 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 311.49 and 91.98 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 311.49 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/311.49 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 311.49 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 28,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,650.85/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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