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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.68, 312.63 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.68, 312.63 and 147.52 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.68 : 312.63 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.68/312.63 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.68x = 312.63 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.68x = 46,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119.02/208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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