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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.36 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.36 and 99.20 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.36 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.36 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.36 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 30,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886.91/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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