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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.31, 312.59 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.31, 312.59 and 147.56 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.31 : 312.59 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.31/312.59 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.31x = 312.59 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.31x = 46,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124.59/208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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