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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 310.97 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 310.97 and 99.31 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 310.97 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/310.97 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 310.97 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 30,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882.43/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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