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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 451.74 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 451.74 and 147.12 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 451.74 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/451.74 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 451.74 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 66,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,459.99/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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