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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 279.12 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 279.12 and 147.20 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 279.12 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/279.12 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 279.12 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 41,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085.62/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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