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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.99 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.99 and 92.41 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.99 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.99 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.99 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 28,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.00/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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