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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.35, 312.36 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.35, 312.36 and 147.75 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.35 : 312.36 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.35/312.36 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.35x = 312.36 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.35x = 46,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,151.19/208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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