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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.36 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.36 and 92.16 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.36 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.36 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.36 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 28,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.48/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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