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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 305.19 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 305.19 and 147.54 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 305.19 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/305.19 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 305.19 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 45,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027.73/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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