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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 305.27 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 305.27 and 147.67 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 305.27 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/305.27 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 305.27 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 45,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079.22/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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