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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.70 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.70 and 135.92 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.70 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.70 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.70 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 42,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366.26/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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