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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 451.88 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 451.88 and 147.50 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 451.88 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/451.88 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 451.88 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 66,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,651.56/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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