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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.52 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.52 and 92.34 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.52 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.52 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.52 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 28,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765.76/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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