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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.49 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.49 and 147.60 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.49 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.49 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.49 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 44,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,646.94/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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