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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 302.01 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 302.01 and 147.34 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 302.01 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/302.01 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 302.01 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 44,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498.15/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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