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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 301.93 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 301.93 and 147.15 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 301.93 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/301.93 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 301.93 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 44,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429.00/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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