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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.88 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.88 and 92.27 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.88 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.88 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.88 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 28,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.29/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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