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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 299.60 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 299.60 and 147.07 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 299.60 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/299.60 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 299.60 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 44,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060.68/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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