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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.08 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.08 and 99.09 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.08 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.08 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.08 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 30,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.92/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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