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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.03 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.03 and 152.07 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.03 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.03 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.03 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 46,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,537.98/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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