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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 312.56 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 312.56 and 147.80 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 312.56 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/312.56 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 312.56 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 46,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196.37/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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