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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 311.51 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 311.51 and 99.27 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 311.51 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/311.51 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 311.51 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 30,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,923.60/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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