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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.64 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.64 and 147.12 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.64 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.64 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.64 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 45,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848.48/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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