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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.41 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.41 and 147.18 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.41 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.41 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.41 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 44,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361.52/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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