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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 305.34 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 305.34 and 147.61 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 305.34 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/305.34 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 305.34 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 45,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,071.24/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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