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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 279.02 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 279.02 and 147.01 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 279.02 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/279.02 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 279.02 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 41,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,018.40/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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