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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 316.86 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 316.86 and 147.64 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 316.86 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/316.86 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 316.86 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 46,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781.21/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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