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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.52 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.52 and 147.14 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.52 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.52 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.52 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 45,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,835.50/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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