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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.53 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.53 and 98.86 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.53 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.53 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.53 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 30,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699.00/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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