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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.49, 312.74 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.49, 312.74 and 147.88 is: 221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.49 : 312.74 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.49/312.74 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.49x = 312.74 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.49x = 46,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,245.69/208.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.81

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