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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.40 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.40 and 147.80 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.40 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.40 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.40 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 44,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,694.72/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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