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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.05 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.05 and 91.87 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.05 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.05 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.05 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 28,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575.50/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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