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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.40 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.40 and 147.48 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.40 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.40 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.40 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 45,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.27/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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