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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.45, 279.22 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.45, 279.22 and 152.83 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.45 : 279.22 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.45/279.22 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.45x = 279.22 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.45x = 42,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.52/202.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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