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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.10 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.10 and 152.63 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.10 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.10 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.10 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 42,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597.26/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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