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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.17 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.17 and 147.20 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.17 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.17 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.17 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 41,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093.82/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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