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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.98 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.98 and 99.88 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.98 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.98 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.98 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 31,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160.56/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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