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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.13 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.13 and 146.67 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.13 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.13 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.13 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 45,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633.44/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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