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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.38 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.38 and 147.74 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.38 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.38 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.38 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 45,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116.84/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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