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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.26, 221.87 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.26, 221.87 and 133.38 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.26 : 221.87 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.26/221.87 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.26x = 221.87 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.26x = 29,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,593.02/147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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