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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.54 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.54 and 147.84 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.54 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.54 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.54 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 45,613.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613.81/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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