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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 303.13 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 303.13 and 147.23 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 303.13 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/303.13 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 303.13 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 44,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,631.34/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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