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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 302.18 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 302.18 and 147.14 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 302.18 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/302.18 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 302.18 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 44,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462.77/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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