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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.34 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.34 and 147.17 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.34 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.34 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.34 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 44,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.21/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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