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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.79 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.79 and 99.06 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.79 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.79 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.79 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 30,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786.36/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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