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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 302.88 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 302.88 and 147.24 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 302.88 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/302.88 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 302.88 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 44,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.05/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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