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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 278.28 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 278.28 and 152.70 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 278.28 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/278.28 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 278.28 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 42,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493.36/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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