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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 310.98 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 310.98 and 99.19 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 310.98 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/310.98 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 310.98 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 30,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.33/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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