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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 302.43 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 302.43 and 147.56 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 302.43 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/302.43 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 302.43 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 44,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625.06/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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