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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 451.75 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 451.75 and 147.28 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 451.75 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/451.75 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 451.75 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 66,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534.42/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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