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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 304.93 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 304.93 and 147.29 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 304.93 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/304.93 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 304.93 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 44,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911.80/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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