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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.25 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.25 and 146.64 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.25 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.25 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.25 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 45,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641.70/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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