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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.40, 312.25 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.40, 312.25 and 147.43 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.40 : 312.25 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.40/312.25 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.40x = 312.25 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.40x = 46,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.02/208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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