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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.12 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.12 and 147.28 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.12 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.12 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.12 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 41,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108.79/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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