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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 301.80 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 301.80 and 147.76 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 301.80 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/301.80 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 301.80 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 44,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,593.97/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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