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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.51, 453 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.51, 453 and 147.89 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.51 : 453 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.51/453 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.51x = 453 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.51x = 66,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994.17/302.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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