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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 279.24 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 279.24 and 158.75 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 279.24 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/279.24 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 279.24 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 44,329.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329.35/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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