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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 305.64 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 305.64 and 147.49 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 305.64 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/305.64 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 305.64 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 45,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,078.08/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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