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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.84 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.84 and 146.61 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.84 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.84 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.84 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 45,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571.89/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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