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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.55 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.55 and 146.68 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.55 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.55 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.55 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 45,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,698.15/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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