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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.10 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.10 and 147.32 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.10 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.10 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.10 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 45,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,389.46/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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