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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.45 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.45 and 146.15 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.45 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.45 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.45 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 45,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,371.79/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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