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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.91, 312.66 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.91, 312.66 and 147.76 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.91 : 312.66 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.91/312.66 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.91x = 312.66 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.91x = 46,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,197.86/208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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