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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 305.75 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 305.75 and 151.63 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 305.75 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/305.75 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 305.75 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 46,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.35/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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