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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.36 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.36 and 147.38 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.36 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.36 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.36 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 41,170.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.68/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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