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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 310.86 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 310.86 and 99.16 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 310.86 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/310.86 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 310.86 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 30,824.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824.88/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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