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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 310.61 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 310.61 and 98.94 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 310.61 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/310.61 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 310.61 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 30,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731.75/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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