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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 279.23 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 279.23 and 146.80 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 279.23 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/279.23 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 279.23 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 40,990.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,990.96/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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