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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.13 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.13 and 153.14 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.13 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.13 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.13 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 42,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.81/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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