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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.80 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.80 and 147.83 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.80 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.80 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.80 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 45,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,500.54/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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