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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.32 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.32 and 99.51 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.32 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.32 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.32 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 30,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,979.45/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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