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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 306.94 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 306.94 and 147.81 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 306.94 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/306.94 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 306.94 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 45,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,368.80/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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