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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 453.01 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 453.01 and 147.98 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 453.01 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/453.01 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 453.01 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 67,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,036.42/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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