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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.62 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.62 and 92.13 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.62 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.62 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.62 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 28,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707.53/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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