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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 278.82 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 278.82 and 165.36 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 278.82 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/278.82 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 278.82 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 46,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,105.68/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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