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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 311.99 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 311.99 and 147.38 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 311.99 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/311.99 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 311.99 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 45,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978.79/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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