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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.67 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.67 and 98.06 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.67 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.67 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.67 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 30,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,561.82/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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