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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 280.08 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 280.08 and 147.55 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 280.08 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/280.08 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 280.08 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 41,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325.80/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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