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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 312.69 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 312.69 and 146.95 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 312.69 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/312.69 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 312.69 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 45,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949.80/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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