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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.74 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.74 and 61.58 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.74 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.74 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.74 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 19,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.82/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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