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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.70 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.70 and 156.36 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.70 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.70 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.70 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 47,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330.17/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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