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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 307.62 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 307.62 and 147.49 is: 220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 307.62 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/307.62 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 307.62 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 45,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370.10/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.81

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