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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.76 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.76 and 147.72 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.76 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.76 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.76 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 44,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723.71/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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