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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.02, 312.30 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.02, 312.30 and 147.18 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.02 : 312.30 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.02/312.30 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.02x = 312.30 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.02x = 45,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.31/208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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