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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 311.95 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 311.95 and 147.22 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 311.95 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/311.95 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 311.95 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 45,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924.68/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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