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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 279.24 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 279.24 and 152.88 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 279.24 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/279.24 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 279.24 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 42,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,690.21/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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