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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 307.95 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 307.95 and 147.48 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 307.95 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/307.95 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 307.95 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 45,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,416.47/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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