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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.15 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.15 and 147.04 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.15 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.15 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.15 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 41,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,046.22/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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