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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 306.09 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 306.09 and 147.10 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 306.09 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/306.09 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 306.09 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 45,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024.31/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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