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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 53.84 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.87 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.87 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.87 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 16,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.59/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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