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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 278.64 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 278.64 and 147.09 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 278.64 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/278.64 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 278.64 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 40,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,985.16/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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