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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 301.43 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 301.43 and 147.16 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 301.43 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/301.43 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 301.43 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 44,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.05/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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