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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.27 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.27 and 158.82 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.27 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.27 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.27 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 44,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353.66/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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