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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 310.78 and 98.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 310.78 and 98.65 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 310.78 = 98.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/310.78 = 98.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 310.78 × 98.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 30,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,656.89/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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