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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.12, 311.83 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.12, 311.83 and 147.13 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.12 : 311.83 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.12/311.83 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.12x = 311.83 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.12x = 45,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877.25/208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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