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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.33 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.33 and 153.24 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.33 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.33 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.33 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 42,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804.53/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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