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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.50 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.50 and 92.14 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.50 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.50 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.50 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 28,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.16/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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