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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279 and 153.04 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 42,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698.16/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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