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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.23 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.23 and 148.22 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.23 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.23 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.23 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 44,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646.80/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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