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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 279.05 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 279.05 and 146.68 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 279.05 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/279.05 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 279.05 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 40,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,931.05/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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