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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 302.01 and 147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 302.01 and 147.25 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 302.01 = 147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/302.01 = 147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 302.01 × 147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 44,470.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470.97/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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