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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 312.05 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 312.05 and 99.74 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 312.05 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/312.05 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 312.05 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 31,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.87/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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