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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 301.98 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 301.98 and 147.64 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 301.98 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/301.98 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 301.98 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 44,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584.33/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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