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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 301.47 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 301.47 and 149.68 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 301.47 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/301.47 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 301.47 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 45,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,124.03/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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