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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.36 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.36 and 98.87 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.36 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.36 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.36 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 30,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685.15/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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