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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 311.56 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 311.56 and 147.16 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 311.56 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/311.56 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 311.56 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 45,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,848.02/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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