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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 305.85 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 305.85 and 147.91 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 305.85 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/305.85 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 305.85 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 45,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238.27/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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