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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 302.80 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 302.80 and 156.38 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 302.80 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/302.80 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 302.80 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 47,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351.86/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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