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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.07, 301.71 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.07, 301.71 and 147.43 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.07 : 301.71 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.07/301.71 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.07x = 301.71 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.07x = 44,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481.11/201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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