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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 279.34 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 279.34 and 147.32 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 279.34 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/279.34 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 279.34 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 41,152.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,152.37/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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