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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 279.52 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 279.52 and 155.90 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 279.52 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/279.52 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 279.52 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 43,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577.17/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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