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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.83 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.83 and 92.31 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.83 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.83 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.83 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 28,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.14/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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