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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.28, 202.84 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.28, 202.84 and 146.92 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.28 : 202.84 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.28/202.84 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.28x = 202.84 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.28x = 29,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801.25/147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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