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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 311.44 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 311.44 and 146.80 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 311.44 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/311.44 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 311.44 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 45,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.39/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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