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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 452.91 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 452.91 and 147.93 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 452.91 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/452.91 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 452.91 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 66,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,998.98/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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