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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.55 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.55 and 147.61 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.55 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.55 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.55 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 44,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.41/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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