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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 310.60 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 310.60 and 147.87 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 310.60 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/310.60 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 310.60 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 45,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,928.70/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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