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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 311.86 and 99.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 311.86 and 99.61 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 311.86 = 99.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/311.86 = 99.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 311.86 × 99.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 31,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064.37/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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