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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.85 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.85 and 99.65 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.85 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.85 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.85 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 31,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.29/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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