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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 307.73 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 307.73 and 147.76 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 307.73 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/307.73 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 307.73 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 45,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469.78/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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