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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 312.94 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 312.94 and 147.07 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 312.94 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/312.94 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 312.94 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 46,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024.25/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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