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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 312.03 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 312.03 and 99.77 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 312.03 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/312.03 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 312.03 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 31,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131.23/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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