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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 310.91 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 310.91 and 99.02 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 310.91 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/310.91 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 310.91 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 30,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786.31/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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