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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 311.16 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 311.16 and 99.20 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 311.16 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/311.16 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 311.16 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 30,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,867.07/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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