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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.60 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.60 and 147.29 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.60 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.60 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.60 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 41,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,181.16/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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