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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 312.02 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 312.02 and 99.73 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 312.02 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/312.02 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 312.02 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 31,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.75/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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