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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 310.48 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 310.48 and 98.88 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 310.48 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/310.48 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 310.48 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 30,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.26/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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