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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 305.88 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 305.88 and 147.96 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 305.88 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/305.88 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 305.88 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 45,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,258.00/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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