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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 302.97 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 302.97 and 147.45 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 302.97 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/302.97 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 302.97 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 44,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,672.93/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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