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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 302.36 and 147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 302.36 and 147.16 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 302.36 = 147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/302.36 = 147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 302.36 × 147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 44,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,495.30/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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