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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.25 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.25 and 147.82 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.25 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.25 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.25 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 45,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.52/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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