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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.84 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.84 and 147.54 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.84 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.84 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.84 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 41,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.59/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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