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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.61 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.61 and 99.44 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.61 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.61 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.61 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 30,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,985.97/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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