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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 310.08 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 310.08 and 146.50 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 310.08 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/310.08 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 310.08 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 45,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,426.72/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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