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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 279.58 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 279.58 and 147.64 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 279.58 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/279.58 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 279.58 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 41,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277.19/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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