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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 279.55 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 279.55 and 155.94 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 279.55 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/279.55 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 279.55 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 43,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593.03/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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