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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 302.69 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 302.69 and 147.65 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 302.69 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/302.69 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 302.69 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 44,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,691.03/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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