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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 452.73 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 452.73 and 147.62 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 452.73 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/452.73 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 452.73 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 66,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,832.37/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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