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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.16, 311.93 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.16, 311.93 and 147.41 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.16 : 311.93 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.16/311.93 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.16x = 311.93 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.16x = 45,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,981.60/208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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