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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 280.04 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 280.04 and 147.83 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 280.04 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/280.04 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 280.04 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 41,396.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,396.17/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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