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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 311.72 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 311.72 and 122.25 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 311.72 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/311.72 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 311.72 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 38,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,107.16/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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