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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.47 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.47 and 147.16 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.47 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.47 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.47 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 45,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.94/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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