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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.93 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.93 and 149.97 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.93 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.93 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.93 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 45,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.78/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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