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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 310.95 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 310.95 and 99.04 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 310.95 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/310.95 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 310.95 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 30,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796.49/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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