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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 311.39 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 311.39 and 146.67 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 311.39 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/311.39 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 311.39 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 45,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670.84/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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