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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 279.21 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 279.21 and 153.06 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 279.21 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/279.21 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 279.21 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 42,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.88/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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