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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.45 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.45 and 147.77 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.45 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.45 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.45 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 45,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,134.08/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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