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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.11, 305.37 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.11, 305.37 and 147.75 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.11 : 305.37 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.11/305.37 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.11x = 305.37 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.11x = 45,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,118.42/221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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