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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.51, 312.83 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.51, 312.83 and 146.81 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.51 : 312.83 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.51/312.83 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.51x = 312.83 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.51x = 45,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927.17/208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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