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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 311.72 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 311.72 and 99.57 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 311.72 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/311.72 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 311.72 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 31,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038.63/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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