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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.16 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.16 and 147.65 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.16 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.16 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.16 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 45,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350.64/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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