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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.56, 313.02 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.56, 313.02 and 147.90 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.56 : 313.02 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.56/313.02 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.56x = 313.02 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.56x = 46,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,295.66/208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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