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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 303.77 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 303.77 and 147.84 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 303.77 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/303.77 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 303.77 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 44,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909.46/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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