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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.49, 305.75 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.49, 305.75 and 147.78 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.49 : 305.75 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.49/305.75 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.49x = 305.75 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.49x = 45,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184.10/221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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