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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 304.45 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 304.45 and 147.61 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 304.45 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/304.45 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 304.45 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 44,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,939.86/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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