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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 311.78 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 311.78 and 147.06 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 311.78 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/311.78 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 311.78 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 45,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850.37/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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