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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.10 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.10 and 147.38 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.10 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.10 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.10 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 44,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,965.64/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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