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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.50 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.50 and 147.48 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.50 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.50 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.50 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 44,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,760.18/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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