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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.70 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.70 and 99.53 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.70 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.70 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.70 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 31,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021.94/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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