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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.98 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.98 and 147.80 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.98 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.98 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.98 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 44,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,926.56/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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