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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 278.98 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 278.98 and 153.28 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 278.98 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/278.98 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 278.98 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 42,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.05/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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