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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.41 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.41 and 155.66 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.41 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.41 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.41 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 43,492.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,492.96/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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