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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279.20 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279.20 and 153.23 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279.20 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279.20 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279.20 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 42,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.75/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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