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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.45 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.45 and 146.93 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.45 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.45 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.45 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 45,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,759.06/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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