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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.51 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.51 and 99.38 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.51 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.51 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.51 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 30,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955.81/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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