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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 278.82 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 278.82 and 155.72 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 278.82 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/278.82 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 278.82 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 43,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417.85/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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