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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 305.71 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 305.71 and 147.87 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 305.71 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/305.71 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 305.71 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 45,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204.97/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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