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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.88 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.88 and 147.27 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.88 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.88 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.88 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 44,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898.94/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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