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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.93 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.93 and 92.32 is: 138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.93 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.93 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.93 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 28,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,796.53/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.53

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