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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.44 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.44 and 147.60 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.44 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.44 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.44 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 44,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,935.34/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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