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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 110.50 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.45 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.45 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.45 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 30,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,879.23/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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