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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 305.32 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 305.32 and 147.61 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 305.32 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/305.32 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 305.32 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 45,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,066.86/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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