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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 301.78 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 301.78 and 147.76 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 301.78 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/301.78 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 301.78 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 44,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591.01/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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