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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 311.97 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 311.97 and 98.30 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 311.97 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/311.97 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 311.97 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 30,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,665.09/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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