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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.48 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.48 and 146.99 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.48 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.48 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.48 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 41,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080.77/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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