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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.40 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.40 and 98.84 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.40 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.40 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.40 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 30,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.94/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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