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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.33, 280.49 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.33, 280.49 and 147.98 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.33 : 280.49 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.33/280.49 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.33x = 280.49 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.33x = 41,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,506.91/203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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