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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.86 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.86 and 99.20 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.86 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.86 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.86 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 30,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837.31/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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