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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 311.24 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 311.24 and 146.94 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 311.24 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/311.24 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 311.24 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 45,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,732.87/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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