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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 312.06 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 312.06 and 147.24 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 312.06 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/312.06 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 312.06 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 45,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947.71/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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