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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.18 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.18 and 147.78 is: 221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.18 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.18 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.18 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 45,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,542.84/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.73

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