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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 312.08 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 312.08 and 99.79 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 312.08 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/312.08 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 312.08 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 31,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.46/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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