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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.14 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.14 and 158.80 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.14 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.14 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.14 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 44,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327.43/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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