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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 306.29 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 306.29 and 147.95 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 306.29 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/306.29 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 306.29 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 45,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315.61/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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