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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 307.61 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 307.61 and 147.23 is: 220.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 307.61 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/307.61 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 307.61 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 45,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289.42/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.99

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