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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.99 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.99 and 99.71 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.99 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.99 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.99 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 31,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106.46/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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