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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.44 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.44 and 147.60 is: 221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.44 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.44 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.44 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 44,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,640.14/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.30

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