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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.05 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.05 and 147.07 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.05 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.05 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.05 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 41,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,039.88/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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