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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 279.34 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 279.34 and 155.71 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 279.34 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/279.34 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 279.34 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 43,497.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,497.31/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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