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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 311 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 311 and 99.16 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 311 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/311 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 311 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 30,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838.76/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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