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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 310.83 and 98.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 310.83 and 98.91 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 310.83 = 98.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/310.83 = 98.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 310.83 × 98.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 30,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744.20/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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