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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.48 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.48 and 158.68 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.48 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.48 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.48 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 44,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347.89/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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