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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 312.78 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 312.78 and 147.62 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 312.78 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/312.78 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 312.78 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 46,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172.58/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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