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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.91 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.91 and 147.72 is: 204.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.91 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.91 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.91 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 45,189.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189.03/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.08

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