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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.51 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.51 and 147.88 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.51 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.51 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.51 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 45,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,620.92/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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