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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.41 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.41 and 147.61 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.41 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.41 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.41 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 44,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.74/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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