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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.54 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.54 and 92.06 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.54 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.54 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.54 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 28,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.35/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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