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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 304.65 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 304.65 and 147.01 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 304.65 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/304.65 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 304.65 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 44,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,786.60/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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