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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 301.73 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 301.73 and 147.42 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 301.73 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/301.73 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 301.73 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 44,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,481.04/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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