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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.85 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.85 and 92.40 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.85 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.85 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.85 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 28,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814.94/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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