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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 306.78 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 306.78 and 147.59 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 306.78 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/306.78 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 306.78 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 45,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,277.66/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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