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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 302.40 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 302.40 and 146.34 is: 219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 302.40 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/302.40 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 302.40 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 44,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,253.22/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.04

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