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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 312.06 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 312.06 and 146.34 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 312.06 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/312.06 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 312.06 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 45,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,666.86/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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