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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 311.91 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 311.91 and 92.43 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 311.91 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/311.91 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 311.91 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 28,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,829.84/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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