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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 279.36 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 279.36 and 153.72 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 279.36 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/279.36 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 279.36 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 42,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943.22/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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