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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 305.78 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 305.78 and 151.80 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 305.78 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/305.78 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 305.78 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 46,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417.40/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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