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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.92 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.92 and 92.24 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.92 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.92 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.92 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 28,771.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,771.50/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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