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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.30, 312.60 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.30, 312.60 and 147.52 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.30 : 312.60 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.30/312.60 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.30x = 312.60 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.30x = 46,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,114.75/208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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