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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.32 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.32 and 153.36 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.32 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.32 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.32 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 42,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,835.75/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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