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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.26 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.26 and 147.12 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.26 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.26 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.26 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 44,321.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,321.37/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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