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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.82 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.82 and 147.96 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.82 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.82 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.82 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 45,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249.13/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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