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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.77 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.77 and 90.69 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.77 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.77 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.77 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 28,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274.42/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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