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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.36 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.36 and 150.80 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.36 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.36 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.36 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 42,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127.49/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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