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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.62 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.62 and 147.87 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.62 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.62 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.62 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 44,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895.55/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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