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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 312.33 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 312.33 and 147.33 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 312.33 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/312.33 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 312.33 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 46,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015.58/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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