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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.34 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.34 and 147.87 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.34 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.34 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.34 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 45,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594.24/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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