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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.10, 279.87 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.10, 279.87 and 147.73 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.10 : 279.87 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.10/279.87 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.10x = 279.87 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.10x = 41,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345.20/203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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