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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.44 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.44 and 99.49 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.44 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.44 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.44 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 30,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984.14/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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