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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.13, 279.31 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.13, 279.31 and 165.27 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.13 : 279.31 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.13/279.31 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.13x = 279.31 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.13x = 46,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.56/202.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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