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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.27 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.27 and 99.32 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.27 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.27 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.27 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 30,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,915.34/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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