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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.12 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.12 and 147.15 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.12 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.12 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.12 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 41,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072.51/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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