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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.32, 313.64 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.32, 313.64 and 147.48 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.32 : 313.64 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.32/313.64 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.32x = 313.64 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.32x = 46,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255.63/209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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