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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.05, 301.47 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.05, 301.47 and 152.25 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.05 : 301.47 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.05/301.47 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.05x = 301.47 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.05x = 45,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898.81/201.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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