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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.47, 314.38 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.47, 314.38 and 147.90 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.47 : 314.38 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.47/314.38 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.47x = 314.38 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.47x = 46,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,495.25/209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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