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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.40 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.40 and 147.20 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.40 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.40 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.40 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 45,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249.28/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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