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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.27 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.27 and 147.11 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.27 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.27 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.27 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 41,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082.01/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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