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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 310.91 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 310.91 and 99.14 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 310.91 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/310.91 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 310.91 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 30,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.62/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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