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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.70 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.70 and 147.11 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.70 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.70 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.70 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 44,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,677.31/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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