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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 312.14 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 312.14 and 147.17 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 312.14 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/312.14 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 312.14 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 45,937.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937.64/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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