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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 310.68 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 310.68 and 146.57 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 310.68 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/310.68 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 310.68 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 45,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534.81/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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