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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 304.75 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 304.75 and 147.26 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 304.75 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/304.75 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 304.75 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 44,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,877.49/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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