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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.55 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.55 and 99.50 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.55 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.55 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.55 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 30,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999.23/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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