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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.25 and 147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.25 and 147.06 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.25 = 147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.25 = 147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.25 × 147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 41,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,066.14/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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