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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 278.95 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 278.95 and 152.95 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 278.95 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/278.95 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 278.95 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 42,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,663.24/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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