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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.88, 306.46 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.88, 306.46 and 147.24 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.88 : 306.46 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.88/306.46 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.88x = 306.46 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.88x = 45,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123.17/203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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