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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 311.22 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 311.22 and 99.22 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 311.22 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/311.22 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 311.22 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 30,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,879.25/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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