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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.92 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.92 and 71.01 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.92 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.92 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.92 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 22,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149.44/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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