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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.02 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.02 and 148.08 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.02 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.02 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.02 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 41,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.36/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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