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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.19 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.19 and 92.01 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.19 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.19 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.19 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 28,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633.41/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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