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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 279.03 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 279.03 and 110.20 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 279.03 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/279.03 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 279.03 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 30,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,749.11/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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