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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 311.97 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 311.97 and 92.45 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 311.97 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/311.97 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 311.97 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 28,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842.33/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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