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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.96 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.96 and 158.52 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.96 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.96 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.96 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 44,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220.74/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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