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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.02 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.02 and 147.09 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.02 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.02 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.02 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 45,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159.57/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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