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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 310.77 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 310.77 and 146.44 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 310.77 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/310.77 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 310.77 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 45,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509.16/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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