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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.56 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.56 and 98.08 is: 147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.56 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.56 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.56 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 30,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,555.76/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.03

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