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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 306.26 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 306.26 and 147.97 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 306.26 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/306.26 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 306.26 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 45,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316.55/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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