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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 305.12 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 305.12 and 147.11 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 305.12 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/305.12 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 305.12 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 44,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,885.05/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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