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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 311.03 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 311.03 and 146.33 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 311.03 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/311.03 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 311.03 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 45,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,510.73/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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