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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.98 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.98 and 99.08 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.98 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.98 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.98 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 30,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,811.90/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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